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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.79, 1,445.95 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.79, 1,445.95 and 314.44 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.79 : 1,445.95 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.79/1,445.95 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.79x = 1,445.95 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.79x = 454,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,664.52/963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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